The impact of Covid-19 on school nurses
ANDERSON, Mo.--When Covid-19 cases surge within school districts, it's school staff that keeps everything running smoothly for students, and when it comes to students' health, nurses play…
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Some countries try a new virus approach, as jobless claims in the US rise, plus more COVID news
For some countries, the idea is to move from crisis mode to control mode; but in the U.S., the issues are compounding.
Pittsburg USD 250 cancels school on Friday, Jan. 21
Pittsburg USD 250 cancels classes on Friday because they are "unable to adequately staff our buildings to provide a safe learning environment for students."
State works to increase COVID-19 testing amid high demand
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — In response to increasing demand, Kansas health officials said Thursday they are working to increase the availability of COVID-19 testing sites.
The White House's response to COVID, the best protection from the virus, and more COVID news
Will the White House's anti-COVID push do enough to ease the omicron surge?
Columbus school staff busier than usual amid rising Covid cases
COLUMBUS, Kan.--Rising Covid-19 cases in the community have caused Columbus superintendent Brian Smith to become a triple threat: Superintendent, principal... and substitute teacher. "It gets pretty…
Remainder of week cancelled for Carl Junction Schools
The Carl Junction School District announced today they will close their doors for the rest of this week.
USPS on the hook for White House's free COVID-19 test deliveries. Here's the latest.
The Postal Service, already strained from omicron absences, says it's prepared to deliver. Here's the latest on getting your free COVID-19 test kits.
Mercy Hospital sees most Covid-19 hospitalizations in weeks
JOPLIN, Mo.--Joplin hospitals are once again experiencing a spike in Covid-19 cases. At Mercy hospital, they're reporting the most they've seen in weeks. "Shortly after the holidays. We saw a little bit of a creep. obviously, since the holidays, you…
You can now order at-home COVID tests, but deaths may be on the rise; plus more COVID news
The Biden administration on Tuesday quietly launched its website for Americans to request free at-home COVID-19 tests, but modelers forecast 50,000 to 300,000 more Americans could die by the time the wave subsides in mid-March.
White House soft-launches COVID-19 test request website
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration on Tuesday quietly launched its website for Americans to request free at-home COVID-19 tests, a day before the site was scheduled to officially go online.
Oklahoma addresses teacher shortage with new initiative
Oklahoma begins a new initiative to help schools suffering from staffing and teacher shortages.
US faces wave of omicron deaths in coming weeks, models say
COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. are climbing and modelers forecast 50,000 to 300,000 more Americans could die by the time the wave subsides in mid-March.
Kansas will stop 'futile' COVID-19 contact tracing
Kansas will stop contact tracing for COVID-19 next month because it is “futile” as confirmed cases increase and the public becomes less interested in participating, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment said Tuesday.
Hong Kong to kill 2,000 animals after hamsters get COVID-19
The pet shop employee tested positive for the delta variant on Monday, and several hamsters imported from the Netherlands at the store tested positive as well.
What's next for anti-vax tennis star Novak Djokovic? And more omicron news today.
The No. 1-ranked player is back in Serbia, ending a chapter in an elite sports drama caught up in pandemic politics. Tossed from Australia, he may not be allowed to play in the French Open, either. Here's the latest.
In Greece, unvaccinated people 60 and up face monthly fines
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece imposed a vaccination mandate Monday for people 60 and older as a spike in infections has put sustained pressure on Greek hospitals, where most of the seriously ill patients belong to that age group.
Clap, don't chant: China aims for 'Zero COVID' Olympics
Athletes will need to be vaccinated — or face a long quarantine — take tests daily and wear masks when not competing or training. Clapping is OK to cheer on teammates, not chanting. Anyone who tests positive for COVID-19 will be sent into isolation and unable to compete until cleared for discharge.
The CDC updated its mask guidelines. What to know about 'the highest level of protection'
Here's what you need to know about masks like N95s, where to get them and how to use them safely.
FAA sets rules for some Boeing 787 landings near 5G service
Similar orders could be issued in the coming days for other planes.
Marines OK first religious exemptions for COVID-19 vaccine
...something no other military service has done so far.
Federal testing website launches Wednesday with limit of 4 tests per home
The tests will be provided at no cost, including no shipping fee. The White House said "tests will typically ship within 7-12 days of ordering."
ABC News draws fire for editing of CDC director's interview
The interview was seized upon by figures like Donald Trump Jr., Tucker Carlson and Laura Ingraham to imply the Biden administration has been lying to the public.
Missouri Southern updates its masking guidance
JOPLIN, Mo. -- Missouri Southern is temporarily changing its masking guidance. The university is requiring masks to be worn in classrooms, meetings where social distancing is not possible,…
